Building Department

All building permits are submitted to the City of St. Maries Building Permit Coordinator for staff review and then are sent to the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. Please submit a complete building permit and supporting documents in person at 602 College Avenue or email to kwise@cityofstmaries.org. 

The City references the International Code  Council's Building Valuation Calculator to determine the valuation of each project. 

The City of St. Maries adopted the following codes, with City amendments, and are in effect as of May 2023 . (City Code, Title 9 Building Regulations)

• International Building Code (IBC), 2018 edition with Idaho amendments
• International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2018 edition with amendments
• International Residential Code (IRC) 2018 edition with Idaho amendments
• International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2018 edition with amendments
• Uniform Building Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition. 
• International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 edition
• International Fire Code (IFC), 2018 edition 
• National Electrical Code, 2017 edition  +
• Idaho State Plumbing Code, 2017 edition +

 ("+" - more information in the City Code)

• Wind speed (mph): 75 mph fastest mile, 90 mph 3 second gust
• Air Freezing Index: 1500
• Seismic Design Category:  C
• Weathering: Severe
• Frost Line depth:  24” minimum
• Decay: Slight
• Ice Shield Underlayment Required: Yes
• Roof Snow Load: 60 lbs/square foot